sleeoffroad said:
Christo -
This sounds like a good option. For weight handling, what about a set of AirLifts in back to help out on the rare occassions that the truck will be really loaded up?
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Christo -
This sounds like a good option. For weight handling, what about a set of AirLifts in back to help out on the rare occassions that the truck will be really loaded up?
dclee said:
This is what I have been thinking about doing as well. 95% of the time I am unloaded but that other 5% I am completly sitting on the bump stops. I could run do an on-board air system and just air up when I needed to haul the extra stuff. This may not be ideal for rock crawling but for my expedition style trips it might be the best option.
sleeoffroad said:
Just wanted to thank the boys at Slee that did a great job on my LC.The 860's feel wonderful (not to hard, not to soft, just right). I'll post pic's in the pic thread soon. Thanks again for doing a great job
C-dog said:Just wanted to thank the boys at Slee that did a great job on my LC.The 860's feel wonderful (not to hard, not to soft, just right). I'll post pic's in the pic thread soon. Thanks again for doing a great job
Which rear shocks did you get?
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He did not get the L shocks.
sleeoffroad said:
Whadja figure he got with those 860's? About 3" lift?
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Right at 2.5" in the rear. No bumpers
sleeoffroad said:
WOW! Sounds like another great solution. Added height, nice ride....like my 865 setup with 15mm packers....only better....860 is all spring! Sweet!
sleeoffroad said:
for my vehicle i am using 864 is ok to change to 863 with 30 mm Trims packs ?
i already changed my tires to 32'' and the driving in 864 is so heavy for me for stock bomber what do u suggest ??
its now match the front lift but is it ok to use 30 mm trims ??
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it only took me over two hours to get the rear passenger shock off....awesome access to work
rust and corrosion are not helpful...shocks and coils on tomorrow...front shocks were not that bad...anyone want to buy 4 bent to hell shocks, you could use them to hit stuff when your shocks won't come off when you want them to..I may make one into a lamp for all my troubles....Do not buy any vehicle with any history of being in a rust belt state!!!!
rust and corrosion are not helpful...shocks and coils on tomorrow...front shocks were not that bad...anyone want to buy 4 bent to hell shocks, you could use them to hit stuff when your shocks won't come off when you want them to..I may make one into a lamp for all my troubles....Do not buy any vehicle with any history of being in a rust belt state!!!!
bluecruiser said:it only took me over two hours to get the rear passenger shock off....awesome access to work
Just a footnote for you: Get the new rear upper shock mount nuts really tight...then check them, even as big a PITA as they are to access, after about 500-miles as mine loosened considerably.
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what is the best way you guys have found to tighten the top nut on the rear shocks...there seems to be barely any threads pushed thru the bushings and washers...I have the correct bushings and washers from the 80 series from Slee....what tool and how maybe pics if possible...thanks...
bluecruiser said:
Sorry can't help on that...I have the 101's that bolted up just fine (with the exception of little room to wrench
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Everything is on including tires..I will post some pics..I just need to retain coils and do the bumpstops...I can hardly wait to remove the rear shocks again
Thanks for the tips
Thanks for the tips
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295/75 Nitto Terra Grappler's...866 rear .....I am trying to add pictures but I am still figuring it out
I see the pictures and I did not do it right....how do I condense the KB size to fit?
I see the pictures and I did not do it right....how do I condense the KB size to fit?
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bluecruiser said:
I use Photoshop Elements to resize mine. Or any photo editing software will do it. Or just set your digital camera, for the 'MUD shots, on the lowest resolution setting.
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I think I figured the pictures out...
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So what's the difference between the OME 866 and 863? On the Slee site they're both listed under the Heavy Load Kits.
I would just plan on using the N101/N133 shocks (whichever is the rear #) so I shouldn't have the unseating problem with the 866 spring, right?
I plan no immediate or near-term mods like a rear or front bumper, just will occasionally load the LC up with camping gear, etc.
So far I've been thinking I'd go with the 865 Medium load with the heavy load shocks...
I would just plan on using the N101/N133 shocks (whichever is the rear #) so I shouldn't have the unseating problem with the 866 spring, right?
I plan no immediate or near-term mods like a rear or front bumper, just will occasionally load the LC up with camping gear, etc.
So far I've been thinking I'd go with the 865 Medium load with the heavy load shocks...
